Occupational Therapist

About the Role

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join a fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. The role involves evaluating and treating pediatric patients with various diagnoses including sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, and visual motor deficits. The occupational therapist will collaborate with other professionals to help pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. New graduates are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to the state Practice Act and the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
• Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000 - $82,000 annually, based on years of experience
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Mentorship and orientation programs
• CEU program with paid national certifications
• Generous PTO
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Life and disability protection
• Student debt benefit program
• Opportunities for internal movement across 1900 centers in 39 states